Drugs — Baton Rouge, LA — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested four people in connection with a drug trafficking organization.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Drugs
  • Location: Baton Rouge, LA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Four people were arrested in connection with a drug trafficking organization.
  • The investigation focused on a Baton Rouge-area drug trafficking organization allegedly led by Ronny Howard Jr. and his uncle, Ronrico Terrell.
  • Narcotics agents spent two months conducting surveillance and made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl and methamphetamine from members of the organization.
  • About 135 grams of fentanyl were seized, which investigators said was enough for about 1,350 lethal doses.
  • Deputies also seized crack cocaine, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, MDMA, oxycodone, hydrocodone, alprazolam, fentanyl pills, suspected fentanyl powder, drug paraphernalia, and $45,606 in cash.
  • 11 firearms were recovered, including handguns, shotguns, and an AR-15-style rifle.